Best Books For 6 Year Olds

11 Best Books for 6-Year-Olds 2019 | The Strategist | New York Magazine

This charmingly witty read will have you in stitches, despite its lack of pictures. The Book With No Pictures encourages readers to let their imagination run wild, creating their own silly sounds and ridiculous voices along the way. With its ingeniously imaginative approach, this book teaches young children that storytelling is more than just pictures, introducing them to the idea that the written word can be an endless source of mischief and delight. Get ready for some serious laughter!

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Ada Twist, Scientist

Andrea Beaty - 2016-09-06

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4.5 (8k)

Join Ada, an imaginative and curious scientist, on her quest to find the source of a terrible smell in her house. Ada is not afraid of failure and conducts scientific experiments in the name of discovery. Follow Ada's journey as she learns to turn her failures into success and continues to pursue her passion for science.

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The Book with No Pictures

B. J. Novak - 2014-09-30

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4.3 (29k)

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Ada Twist, Scientist

Andrea Beaty - 2016-09-06

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4.5 (8k)

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The Day the Crayons Quit

Drew Daywalt - 2013-06-27

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4.4 (55k)

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This playful, imaginative story will leave children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way. Debut author Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers create a colorful solution to poor Duncan's problem: all of his crayons have quit! Each color has its own hilarious reason for no longer wanting to be used. What will Duncan do without his crayons? Find out in this charming book.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Mo Willems - 2004-07-05 (first published in 2003)

Goodreads Rating

4.3 (98k)

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This laugh-out-loud picture book follows a hilarious pigeon who tries to convince readers that he's the best candidate to drive the bus. Kids will love interacting with the story and deciding the pigeon's fate as he pleads and begs his way through the book. Perfect for anyone who loves a good preschooler's tantrum captured in a fun and engaging read.

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Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak - 2000-01-01 (first published in 1963)

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4.2 (995k)

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Step into the imaginative world of a wild and mischievous boy who is transported to a land of wondrous creatures. In this story, Max becomes a king among the Wild Things, who were originally planning on having him for dinner. Adventure, friendship, and the power of imagination await you in this classic tale.

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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Ryan T. Higgins - 2018-06-19

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A hilarious children's book about a dinosaur named Penelope starting school and struggling to make human friends because they look too delicious to resist. But when she finally tastes her own medicine, she learns an important lesson about friendship and being at the top of the food chain. Award-winning author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins delivers another fun-filled story that young readers will love.

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The Day the Crayons Came Home

Drew Daywalt - 2015-08-18

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4.4 (16k)

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A colorful cast of crayons has returned in the companion book to a bestselling phenomenon. From Maroon Crayon, who was lost and broken, to Pea Green, who ran away - each crayon has a woeful tale and a desperate plea to be brought home to the box. This funny and charming book is perfect for young readers and has won multiple awards.

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Jessica Love - 2018-05-22

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A young boy's encounter with mermaids on a subway ride leaves him brimming with awe and inspiration. Returning home, he creates his own mermaid costume out of household items, but what will his abuela think? With stunning illustrations and a touching message, this picture book is a celebration of self-love and embracing one's unique identity.

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Mo Willems - 2010-09-14

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4.5 (18k)

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In this children's book, best friends Gerald and Piggie learn about the magic of being read. But what happens when the book ends? With easy-to-understand vocabulary for young readers, author Mo Willems creates a fun and interactive experience that fans of the Elephant & Piggie series won't be able to resist.

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Dr. Seuss - 2003-10-06 (first published in 1960)

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4.2 (202k)

This children's book is a playful rhyming adventure about a boy and a girl and the many amazing creatures they have as friends and pets. With a freewheeling plot and a simple writing style, it's perfect for young readers. Originally part of the Beginner Book Video series, it's a must-read for any kid's book collection.

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Narwhal by Ben Clanton

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Bob Books Set 2 by Bobby Lynn Maslen

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins

See the Cat by David Larochelle

Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

Bink and Gollie by Kate Dicamillo

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Charlotte's Web by E. B White

My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

A Whale of a Time by Lou Peacock, Matt Hunt

Gaston by Kelly Dipucchio

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol

Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Doggy Defenders by National Geographic Kids

DK Readers L2 by Laura Buller

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie

Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown

Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems

I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont

We're Different, We're the Same by Bobbi Kates

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss

National Geographic Readers by Laura Marsh

Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd

Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Timmy on the Toilet by Peta Lemon

The Dinosaur's Diary by Julia Donaldson

Dear Hound by Jill Murphy

Trouble! by Alan MacDonald

Whispers in the Wind by Deanna Dewey

TheHatFullofSecrets by Karl Newson

Funny Stories for 6 Year Olds by Helen Paiba

Fairy Mom and Me #1 by Sophie Kinsella

Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song

Fly Guy Presents by Tedd Arnold

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer

Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! by Barbara Park

Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry

The Boxcar Children Books 1-4 by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

Bob Books, Set 1 by Bobby Lynn Maslen

Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury by Arnold Lobel

Bob Books Set 3 by Bobby Lynn Maslen

Bob Books Set 4 by Bobby Lynn Maslen

Midge & Mo by Lara Williamson

The Kitten Next Door by Holly Webb

When You Can Swim by Jack Wong

Bear and Bird by Jarvis

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Bee by Britta Teckentrup

Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed by Suzanne Lang

Jenny and the Cat Club by Esther Averill

Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Press Here by Herve Tullet

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud

The Puffin Book of Stories for Six-year-olds by Wendy Cooling

I Can Read! Oxford Poetry for 6 Year Olds by Fellow and Tutor In Philosophy John Foster

No Brainer by Jeff Kinney

Doodle Adventures by Mike Lowery

Mail Duck by Erica Sirotich

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The Day the Crayons Quit

Drew Daywalt - 2013-06-27

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Mo Willems - 2004-07-05 (first published in 2003)

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4.3 (98k)

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Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak - 2000-01-01 (first published in 1963)

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4.2 (995k)

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Ryan T. Higgins - 2018-06-19

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Drew Daywalt - 2015-08-18

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Jessica Love - 2018-05-22

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Mo Willems - 2010-09-14

Goodreads Rating

4.5 (18k)

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

Dr. Seuss - 2003-10-06 (first published in 1960)

Goodreads Rating

4.2 (202k)

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